Chapter 147: The Warrior's Blade

Famallumi spoke on, his voice raspy after reciting the tale of Mephalus’s death so long last night, but still he continued. The room once again filled with power, but this time it was from the Lore Master Apprentice as he gave them this parting memory. It wasn’t one Rhychard wanted.

Together, they watched as Rhychard staggered his way to her side and dropped to his knees beside her. He brushed the blonde hair out of her eyes and then leaned down and kissed her cold lips, his tears falling on her face. “I’m so sorry.”

She gripped his hand with hers as her eyes flickered open, the last thing Kree could do for her—allow her to say goodbye. “No,” she said, her voice a distant whisper. “I’m the one who is sorry. I gave up on you. On us.”

Rhychard laid a hand on Renny’s forehead. “You weren’t supposed to be here.”